Thanks to G. for sending from near H Street, NE:
“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please stop dumping
your trash on the street.”
Thanks to Terry for sending:
“Parking allowed in what should be a no parking space at Corner of Mintwood Pl and Columbia Rd NW”
Very strange. An oversight or intentional?
1344 U Street, NW
Ah I love when readers send old photos from their collections. Too cool. This is one of Joe Englert‘s earliest spots – Andalusian Dog on U Street from 1992 (ish). Here’s a more recent photo from 2021: (more…)
DC is growing fast. You can be a part of shaping its future.
DC 2050 is the District’s next comprehensive plan, which determines where housing, jobs, and amenities should be located across the District. The DC Office of Planning is working on a full rewrite of the comprehensive plan based on technical research, best practices, and the community’s vision for DC’s future.
Why You Should Care
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Do you struggle to find housing that meets your needs or your budget?
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Do you want to see new businesses and economic activity in your neighborhood?
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Are you concerned about the impact of new development?
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Do you want to know more about how DC is changing and be a part of shaping that change?
DC 2050 is where these priorities are captured and turned into policies. This is the first full rewrite of DC’s comprehensive plan in over 20 years and your opportunity to share your priorities for how we grow for the next 25 years and beyond. No matter where you live in DC, if you rent or own, grew up here or came as an adult, your voice matters. Follow this project and get involved.
Your Voice Matters
When we kicked off this planning process in 2025, we committed to gathering feedback from DC residents, community organizations, and elected officials. From March 2025 to June 2026, we’ve reached over 6,600 people across all eight wards. We’ve also received thousands of comments across multiple online surveys.
If you have engaged with us, filled out our survey, or come to an event, thank you! We read every comment we receive and are working to incorporate the feedback into the draft plan.
Get Involved
We encourage you to share your input on DC’s future. There are lots of ways to stay up to date and get involved:
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Sign up for the DC 2050 email list to get an alert when new events and requests for input are announced.
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Attend an event, like our informal office hours at Tenley-Friendship Library on September 24, 3:30-5 pm.
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Check out DC2050.com to learn more about the project.
photo by Eric P.
TLDR: “It is unlawful to allow your dog to be off leash in public areas with the exception of designated dog parks.”
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking my dog tonight (Wednesday, October 29) in Glover Park around 6:00pm. We walked through the clearing in Whitehaven Parkway (between T and W Streets NW), where there are frequently many people letting their dogs play off leash. Tonight there were perhaps a dozen people with their dogs around this hour. We have walked through there before and generally not had any issues. However, today, just as we were getting close to exiting the clearing towards W St, a woman was entering with her dog whom she immediately let off leash. This dog immediately ran up to my dog and started aggressively barking at him and chasing him. My dog started squealing and yelping, clearly absolutely terrified, and running around me trying to get away from this dog. The owner was calling after the dog but unable to stop or catch her, and the dog kept running after my dog, aggressively barking and chasing him. (more…)
Olney, MD — September 29, 2026 — Olney Theatre Center, Maryland’s largest regional theatre, produces Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables in the Roberts Mainstage (October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027) in celebration of the musical’s 40th anniversary. This continues Olney Theatre’s tradition of providing popular musicals with multi-generational appeal to local audiences and visitors over the holiday season. This year, Tony Award-nominated director Stephen Brackett returns to direct the production, having last directed Cinco Paul’s critically acclaimed A.D. 16 at Olney in 2022. Trent Saunders, who garnered critical acclaim for his performance in the Broadway company of Dead Outlaw, stars as Jean Valjean, opposite Kevin S. McAllister, a veteran of multiple Broadway and Olney musicals, who recently directed Ford’s Theater’s heralded production of Come From Away. Christopher Youstra, Olney’s Associate Artistic Director of Music Theatre, again serves as Music Director, and William Carlos Angulo is the choreographer.
Tickets are available to the public from $57 – $118 and can be purchased at olneytheatre.org/lesmiz or by calling the box office at 301-924-3400.
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455 I Street, NW
From an email:
“With fall weather in full swing, it’s the best time to warm up with Bar Chinois DC’s Bottomless Dim Sum Brunch! Guests can choose from bottomless dim sum for (more…)
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Union Market Ace Hardware is officially open, and we’re celebrating! Join us Saturday, October 3 from 11 AM–2 PM for a grand opening packed with giveaways, prizes, music, demos, and family fun.
🎁 COME FOR THE FUN. STAY FOR THE PRIZES.
✨ Raffles & giveaways!
🎧 Music from DJ Ace!
🐻 Meet Children’s National Hospital’s Dr. Bear!
🎨 Pumpkin Painting!
🎈Hot Apple Cider!
🔨 Brand demos!
✂️ Free knife sharpening!
🛍️ Local makers & community partners!
“Dear PoPville,
Hoping there’s a census person out there who can clarify for me…
I recently received both a QR code digital format and booklet Census forms. I know it’s typically every 10 yrs, and in those cases, I’ve happily supported the gathering of information to help my community get needed funds. This year it feels creepy and invasive (we all know why). (more…)
1234 19th Street, NW
At first I was simply excited to share the Teashi Bubble Tea & Cafe Dim-Sum option: (more…)
2343 17th Street, NW
Time to finally accept the inevitable :(
“Dear PoPville,
Have followed the coverage of the Kalorama Deli over the years. Just walked by the front of the building and noticed these posted to the front door.” (more…)
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Space #3
Thanks to Rachel for sharing:
“New signage up! Looks like Gigi’s Pasta will be taking over former The Bussdown DC spot inside Western Market.” (more…)
I’ve been meaning to ask you guys about this for ages and well, forever has finally arrived – what in the world are these doing here? I know for a temporary patch – fine. But these have been on 38th Street and Albermarle literally for years. Why don’t they get properly paved? Anyone know what’s going on here? (more…)
The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.